Summarize the following text: This pilot data suggests that behavioral interventions to reduce UPF intake will be well‐received and are capable of success despite the many barriers... Summarize the following text: This pilot data suggests that behavioral interventions to reduce UPF intake will be well‐received and are capable of success despite the many barriers of the United States food environment. The marked improvements in dietary quality and weight, paired with the physical and mental health benefits that participants reported, suggest that UPFs are a promising intervention target for improving overall health and wellbeing. The intervention incorporated multiple components designed to address the many challenges of reducing UPF intake, and all were perceived positively. Future research should prioritize the development, adaptation, and strengthening of behavioral interventions targeting UPF consumption, alongside the implementation of policy changes that foster environments more conducive to healthy eating.

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The question is asking for a summary of the provided text. The text discusses a pilot study on behavioral interventions aimed at reducing the intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the United States. It highlights the potential of these interventions to improve dietary quality, weight, and overall health and wellbeing, despite challenges in the food environment. The text also emphasizes the need for future research to develop and strengthen such interventions and for policy changes to support healthy eating.

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Pilot data suggests behavioral interventions to reduce ultra-processed food intake are promising and should be further researched alongside supportive policies to improve overall health.

Pilot data indicates that behavioral interventions to decrease ultra-processed food (UPF) intake are promising. They are well-received and can succeed despite challenges in the US food environment. Improvements in diet, weight, and reported health benefits suggest UPFs should be targeted to improve overall health. Future research should focus on developing these interventions and policies that support healthy eating.

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Pilot data indicates that behavioral interventions to decrease ultra-processed food (UPF) intake are promising. They are well-received and can succeed despite challenges in the US food environment. Improvements in diet, weight, and reported health benefits suggest UPFs should be targeted to improve overall health. Future research should focus on developing these interventions and policies that support healthy eating.

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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations of multiple ingredients which, besides salt, sugar, oils and fats, include food substances not commonly used in culinary preparations, in particular additives aiming to imitate sensorial attributes of unprocessed or minimally processed foods and their culinary preparations or to disguise undesirable qualities of the final product.

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